Documentarian Ramona Diaz discusses the making of Motherland and how she got real, emotional access to her subjects during their stay at the maternity ward.
Women Directors
In honour of #52filmsbywomen, we've collected all of our reviews of films directed by women and interviews with female directors all in one place.
Sundance’s New Climate Program showcases environmental docs
Sundance highlighted pressing environmental problems with its commendable but flawed New Climate program.
Writer-director Chloé Robichaud talks Boundaries (Pays) and women in politics
Québécois writer-director Chloé Robichaud’s discusses her sophomore feature, Boundaries (Pays), which tackles what it’s like to be a woman in politics. The film is now available on VOD in Canada.
Breaking boundaries in Kelly Reichardt’s Certain Women
Alex Heeney talks to writer-director Kelly Reichardt about Certain Women, a story of breaching personal boundaries told through breaking cinematic ones.
Writer-director Maren Ade talks Toni Erdmann and crafting performances
Writer-director Maren Ade discusses Toni Erdmann, rehearsing with actors to craft realistic performances, and handling dual protagonists.
Québécois filmmaker Sophie Goyette talks Mes Nuits Feront Écho
Québécois writer-director Sophie Goyette discusses her feature debut, Mes Nuits Feront Écho (Still Night Still Light), about three people connected by their dreams, which has its international premiere at the Rotterdam Film Festival.